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Device Provisioning

# Device Provisioning Guide

What is Device Provisioning?

Device provisioning is the process of installing or reimaging a computer with the TechLit OS. This is the first step for setting up a new machine or recovering an existing one.

The entire process involves two main steps:

1. Booting from the USB Drive
2. Running the Installation Commands

### Step 1: Booting The USB Drive

To begin, you must boot the computer from the TechLit Installer USB drive.

### Power off the computer

Ensure the device is completely powered off.

### Plug in the USB drive

Insert the provided TechLit USB drive into a USB port on the computer.

### Access the Boot Menu and Select the USB

Power on the computer and immediately use the manufacturer’s specific key to open the one-time boot menu.

Click here to see boot menu keys for common brands

- Most Devices: Repeatedly press `F12` during startup.
- HP: Repeatedly press `F9`.
- Dell / Lenovo: Repeatedly press `F12`.
- Acer: Repeatedly press `F12` or `ESC`.
- Apple: Press and hold the `Alt` (Option) key before the startup chime.
- Chromebooks: Press `ESC` repeatedly.
- Surface Laptops: Press and hold the `Volume Down` button, then press and release the power button.

Tip

If your key isn’t listed, the startup screen often briefly displays the correct key. You can also search online for “[Your Computer Brand and Model] boot menu key”.

From the menu that appears, select the USB drive and press Enter. Always prefer a UEFI boot option if available.

Once successfully booted, you will see the TechLit Installer menu.

### Next Step

Now that you have booted into the installer, you are ready to run the installation commands.

Proceed to Step 2: Install or Update